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Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:40:29 PDTBLOX v1.01The Marking Gauge Sethttp://www.instructables.com/id/The-Marking-Gauge-Set/
The Marking Gauge Set - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 2 Jul 2015 09:18:23 PDTBicycle Frame Lamphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Frame-Lamp-1/
Bicycle Frame Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:44:55 PDTBar Stool Recycled into Spike the Hedgehoghttp://www.instructables.com/id/Bar-Stool-Recycled-into-Spike-the-Hedgehog/
Bar Stool Recycled into Spike the Hedgehog - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/LME6/I9IBRGPB/FD3LME6I9IBRGPB.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/LME6/I9IBRGPB/FD3LME6I9IBRGPB.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/LME6/I9IBRGPB/FD3LME6I9IBRGPB.SMALL.jpgCurtosNoirDesignI had a broken bar stool and I decided to repurpose its parts into a lovely piece of art instead of throwing it out. This was a fun project and I highly recommend recycling your broken wooden things. Sand and Apply Template Sand the finish if one is still on the wood you are using. I drew what I ...By: CurtosNoirDesign

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 29 May 2015 05:19:38 PDTCustom Lasercut Signhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Lasercut-Sign/
Custom Lasercut Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 25 May 2015 10:38:59 PDTLED Acrylic Glass Signhttp://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Acrylic-Glass-Sign/
LED Acrylic Glass Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 2 May 2015 10:48:58 PDTPlunge Router Base for a Fixed Routerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Plunge-Router-Base-for-a-Fixed-Router/
Plunge Router Base for a Fixed Router - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:56:10 PDTLaser cut plantershttp://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-planters/
Laser cut planters - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:05:34 PSTGettin' Jiggy Widdithttp://www.instructables.com/id/Gettin-Jiggy-Widdit-1/
Gettin' Jiggy Widdit - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FMS/1RYY/I0Q1R03Q/FMS1RYYI0Q1R03Q.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FMS/1RYY/I0Q1R03Q/FMS1RYYI0Q1R03Q.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FMS/1RYY/I0Q1R03Q/FMS1RYYI0Q1R03Q.SMALL.jpgJenniferBerryLaser Etching acrylic can be a wonderful experience, especially if you're never worked with acrylic before and have hangups against it as a material. I fall into that category, someone who has detested all things plastic-y since childhood. But I have to admit, its such a wonderful material to work ...By: JenniferBerry

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 1 Oct 2014 09:03:46 PDTShapeoko 2 Dust Cabinet With Lightinghttp://www.instructables.com/id/Shapeoko-2-Dust-Cabinet-With-Lighting/
Shapeoko 2 Dust Cabinet With Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 13 Sep 2014 23:08:16 PDTGuest Book Tablehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Guest-Book-Table/
Guest Book Table - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:19:59 PDTLevitating Acrylic & Whiteboard Coffee Tablehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Levitating-Acrylic-Whiteboard-Coffee-Table/
Levitating Acrylic & Whiteboard Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:30:45 PDTKinship Vasehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Kinship-Vase/
Kinship Vase - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FK0/15X5/HXWIG2PM/FK015X5HXWIG2PM.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FK0/15X5/HXWIG2PM/FK015X5HXWIG2PM.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FK0/15X5/HXWIG2PM/FK015X5HXWIG2PM.SMALL.jpgCobyUngerIn life, we depend on one another to succeed and to simply survive. This is true in small communities, and in the greater scope of human existence. The goal of this vase is to demonstrate the notion of interdependence and the importance of community. No single unit functions without the support of o...By: CobyUnger

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:38:53 PDTTV Screen Protectorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Screen-Protector/
TV Screen Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 3 Jul 2014 20:35:43 PDTStar Trek LED Lighthttp://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-LED-Light/
Star Trek LED Light - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 12:20:53 PDTMarble Note Holderhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Note-Holder/
Marble Note Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:10:08 PDTEfficient Water Pumphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Efficient-Water-Pump/
Efficient Water Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 19 May 2014 10:29:03 PDTNiChrome Hot Wire Cutter for Acrylichttp://www.instructables.com/id/NiChrome-Hot-Wire-Cutter-for-Acrylic/
NiChrome Hot Wire Cutter for Acrylic - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:54:45 PDTLatex Concrete Roofhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Latex-Concrete-Roof/
Latex Concrete Roof - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:56:35 PDTMake a Scooter from Scratchhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Scooter-from-Scratch/
Make a Scooter from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/20W2/HI3TY5M2/F2R20W2HI3TY5M2.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/20W2/HI3TY5M2/F2R20W2HI3TY5M2.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/20W2/HI3TY5M2/F2R20W2HI3TY5M2.SMALL.jpgSam DeRoseI go to a pretty geeky engineering college (Harvey Mudd) where most people use some type of wheeled transportation, ranging from longboards and unicycles, to scooters and free lines. The geeky part is many people build their own versions, customize them with engravings and stencils, and occasionally...By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 17:03:53 PDTLaser Cut Acrylic Rose with Etched Basehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-Rose-with-Etched-Base/
Laser Cut Acrylic Rose with Etched Base - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 3 Jun 2013 03:17:14 PDTLaser-cut Acrylic License Plate Framehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-Acrylic-License-Plate-Frame/
Laser-cut Acrylic License Plate Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:28 PDTSign for Cottage - lit by the sunhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-for-Cottage-lit-by-the-sun/
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SMALL.jpgsschondoI wanted to make a really cool unique sign for my cottage in Rondeau Park Ontario. I made it from plywood and acrylic at the Tech Shop in Detroit using a laser cutter. www.techshop.ws Design and Laser Cut the pieces I designed the sign in Corel Draw. Then cut the front and back from 1/4 inch...By: sschondo

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:52 PDTDouble Wall Curved Bookshelfhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Curve-Bookshelf/
Double Wall Curved Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/Q3HL/HELXCSPI/FT5Q3HLHELXCSPI.SMALL.jpgdanny.carmenThe main instructions are in BOLD - for those of you who just like to get a direction and go for it. For those of you who like a little bit more detail, look to the fine print. Alright, so in this instructable we are going to learn the skills needed to create the bookshelf pictured above. It is m...By: danny.carmen

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:30:07 PDTHow to make an acrylic drawerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-acrylic-drawer/
How to make an acrylic drawer - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 4 Mar 2012 09:53:41 PSTModern Frosted Acrylic Pendant Lamphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Frosted-Acrylic-Pendant-Lamp/
Modern Frosted Acrylic Pendant Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/G7ED/H7W4T72H/FBPG7EDH7W4T72H.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/G7ED/H7W4T72H/FBPG7EDH7W4T72H.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/G7ED/H7W4T72H/FBPG7EDH7W4T72H.SMALL.jpgdb4elleDuring one of my outings with my girlfriend, we stopped by the slightly pricey (IMHO) furniture store, and I found a lamp which I fell in love with. It's a very simple, modern looking, frosted acrylic pendant lamp that I thought would look perfect above my dining room table. The only problem for me...By: db4elle

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 8 Oct 2012 21:13:06 PDTA Quick Laser Cut Sailing Trophyhttp://www.instructables.com/id/A-Quick-Laser-Cut-Sailing-Trophy/
A Quick Laser Cut Sailing Trophy - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SMALL.jpgSean+JamesA quick to make yet impressive looking laser cut Acrylic trophy I made for a scout event, but change the text/logo and it will work for any sailing related event. Instructable by James. Materials and Equipment You will need Cardboard for test cuts Corel Draw or Other vector graphics edit...By: Sean+James

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:27:56 PDTHow to make a hair comb with Corel Draw and a laser cutter : A workflow storyboardhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hair-comb-with-Corel-Draw-and-a-lase/
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:04:19 PDTGet Bent! Bending Plastic with a heat strip bender!http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Bent-Bending-Plastic-with-a-heat-strip-bender/
Get Bent! Bending Plastic with a heat strip bender! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:02:12 PDTLight Deskhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Desk/
Light Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/QRWN/GYZY6SF4/FT1QRWNGYZY6SF4.SMALL.jpgTheFullMetalAlchemistI really wanted a light box for all the drawing I do. Specifically for a massive drawing I was working on. So naturally I got completely side tracked on this project instead of just finishing said drawing. The brief was pretty simple. 1. Large 2. Adjustable table angle. 3. Light box table top. Mos...By: TheFullMetalAlchemist

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:14:24 PDTRamona Flowers Lamp.http://www.instructables.com/id/Ramona-Flowers-Lamp/
Ramona Flowers Lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:58:10 PDTDIY 30W Portable Solar Panels under $50http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Solar-Panels/
DIY 30W Portable Solar Panels under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SMALL.jpgmayankbhatiaI wanted to make my own solar panels for a long time. This week I finally got the chance. I learnt a lot from youtube videos and instructables website, but most panels were made of glass, wood and epoxy resins. I realized it was too much effort for cheap rejected solar sells picked up from ebay. S...By: mayankbhatia

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:31:56 PSTLED bar tablehttp://www.instructables.com/id/LED-bar-table/
LED bar table - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F74/0WXQ/GZ0MMD38/F740WXQGZ0MMD38.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F74/0WXQ/GZ0MMD38/F740WXQGZ0MMD38.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F74/0WXQ/GZ0MMD38/F740WXQGZ0MMD38.SMALL.jpggambiologiaMade with traffic signs from the junkyard, this bar table is relatively easy to build for those with soldering and working with metal abilities. It has a 6mm thick acrylic top with LED´s on the side to give the lit board effect. The table foot is made by an ancient blacksmith who copied it from the...By: gambiologia

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:14:53 PSTCreative Photo Holderhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Creative-Photo-Holder/
Creative Photo Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FQB/LGL3/GXUZ7LEI/FQBLGL3GXUZ7LEI.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FQB/LGL3/GXUZ7LEI/FQBLGL3GXUZ7LEI.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FQB/LGL3/GXUZ7LEI/FQBLGL3GXUZ7LEI.SMALL.jpgjonnyd55Fun + useful + appeals to boys and girls + enjoyable to teach = Awesome project Learning Objective By following a design and make activity the students will be introduced to tools such as coping saws, a variety of files, pillar drill, and abrasive paper. As an introduction to engineering skills the...By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:05:33 PSTGuide to Turning Acrylic Pens (Video Guide)http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-Turning-Acrylic-Pens-Video-Guide/
Guide to Turning Acrylic Pens (Video Guide) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FET/O09B/GSUSMMAS/FETO09BGSUSMMAS.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FET/O09B/GSUSMMAS/FETO09BGSUSMMAS.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FET/O09B/GSUSMMAS/FETO09BGSUSMMAS.SMALL.jpgWi11I've seen a few Instructables as well as videos from all over the internet on how to turn wooden pens, but not very many on turning acrylic. Since acrylic is very different than wood to turn, it took me a while to come up with a good method. However now, after some experimenting, I've come up with a...By: Wi11

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:12:23 PDTFoolproof, Easy, Drill Bit Sharpening for Acrylichttp://www.instructables.com/id/Foolproof-Easy-Drill-Bit-Sharpening-for-Acrylic/
Foolproof, Easy, Drill Bit Sharpening for Acrylic - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F5S/BPUJ/GPBD3WNA/F5SBPUJGPBD3WNA.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5S/BPUJ/GPBD3WNA/F5SBPUJGPBD3WNA.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5S/BPUJ/GPBD3WNA/F5SBPUJGPBD3WNA.SMALL.jpgMikey D If you have ever drilled acrylic with a standard twist drill you've probably noticed that it is less than ideal. The angle is too shallow and the drill bit tends to break out the backside and chip the material. Here is an easy way to put a much steeper angle on the bit that leaves both flutes the ...By: Mikey D

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:23:45 PDTiMac Deskhttp://www.instructables.com/id/iMac-Desk/
iMac Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F2A/2CAU/GBVJ7Y9D/F2A2CAUGBVJ7Y9D.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F2A/2CAU/GBVJ7Y9D/F2A2CAUGBVJ7Y9D.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F2A/2CAU/GBVJ7Y9D/F2A2CAUGBVJ7Y9D.SMALL.jpgRomado12187This is a teak desk, with a 1" thick arcyclic top/inlay. The desk is 31" tall, 48" wide, and 24" deep. The dimensions were chosen to maximize leg room and working space.'' If you hate wires, this arrangement is for you... I bought my iMac in early may, and refused to open the box until I had the p...By: Romado12187

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:51:10 PDTMaking a Light Box, Version 2http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Light-Box-Version-2/
Making a Light Box, Version 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FD0/X88I/GAA12VI9/FD0X88IGAA12VI9.SMALL.jpgMRedmonAfter making my first instructable, Turn Your 12V DC or 85-265V AC Fluorescent Light To LED, I dressed up the cheap/generic fluorescent fixture with a bamboo light box using L-brackets. My RV has 4 of these fixtures and I only had enough scrap bamboo to do the one box. Not wanting to spend $180 on...By: MRedmon

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:33 PDTInteractive Multitouch Displayhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Multitouch-Display/
Interactive Multitouch Display - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SMALL.jpgturkey tekBetween the Apple iPhone and Microsoft's interactive table, multi-touch displays are all the rage. This instructable will show you how to turn your lcd projector into an interactive multi-touch display table using a few cheap components readily available from the hardware store.Here is a video of m...By: turkey tek

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:36:06 PDTBirch and Aluminum Deskhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Birch-and-Aluminum-Desk/
Birch and Aluminum Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F33/1D3Q/G6MPFTYB/F331D3QG6MPFTYB.SMALL.jpgzwild1This desk was designed to meet specific needs- it had to be: 1) Large enough to spread out a textbook, notebook computer, and writing notebook. 2) Durable, with legs that do not wobble or a span that bends under weight. 3) Without nooks and crannies that would fill up with knick knacks. 4) Modern, c...By: zwild1

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:44:43 PSTBuilding an Hexagonal Acrylic Aquariumhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-Hexagonal-Acrylic-Aquarium/
Building an Hexagonal Acrylic Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/7Y6V/G5KP7VKM/FSB7Y6VG5KP7VKM.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/7Y6V/G5KP7VKM/FSB7Y6VG5KP7VKM.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/7Y6V/G5KP7VKM/FSB7Y6VG5KP7VKM.SMALL.jpgheySkippyHere's a fishtank I built to fit inside an old oak coffee table I found at a flea market. It's not a simple build, but I managed to figure it out mostly by myself with little prior experience. Here's how I did it. Materials and Tools I started with the oak end table and some acrylic sheet from Ho...By: heySkippy